Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-22
LOCAL MATTERS.
THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN Asso-
CITATION.
Thirty-second Anniversary -Mass.Meet
ing-stats Convention,
&C, Ac., &C.

Richmond was celebrated at the Second
Baptist church Sunday night Not
withstanding the fact that rain had been
falling ell day with but few brief inter
missions, and that the night was very
damp, misty, and diSgreeabie one.
there was a large and interested au-
dience present, and the meeting was
in all respects most enjoyable one.
Mr.. James Caskie, the president Of
the Association, presided, and after the
devotional exercises, which consisted
of an anthem sung by the choir and
reading the Scriptures and prayer by
Mr.. Claus Olandt, Jr., one of the secre-
taries OF the international Committee,
made brief and fitting address of well
come.
Mr.. II. NJ. Clarke, the general secre-
tary, read his report for the year, the
substance of which was published in
the Dispatch the morning after the
annual meeting of the members was
held about two weeks ago.
Mr. II. o. Williams, the State secre-
tary of the associations in Virginia,
made brief address, in which he gave
an interesting history of his work and
figures to show that decided progress
had been made. He also spoke with
reference TO the convention 10 be held
in Staunton this week, which he ex-
poets to accomplish great good.
The address of the evening was made
by Hon. +. A. johnson, member Of
Congress from New York. His theme
was 1.-The need for young men as o
class exposed to strong temptation. "
He spoke for about thirty-fve minutes,
made an elaborate and eloquent ad-
dress, and received the closest attention
Of his hearers. His speech made fine
impression.
Rev Henry f. Brown, one OF the
secretaries of the international Com
mittee, spoke on the need of associa-
ton buildings, with special reference
to the new building now being erected
for the Richmond Association.
After n hymn and the benediction
the meeting, which was most pleasant
as well as Lroftable one, adjourned.
The Association now needs about
Sl2. 600 in order that it may enter its
new and beautiful building (Which is
rapidly approaching completion) free
from debt. That this amount may be
raised collecting committee have been
appointed, and they will use every eff
| fort to secure the needed contributions.
This committee will be pleased to re-
ceive.contributions from those who feel
interested in the good work which the
| Association is doing and who have not
| given to its support prior to the 1st OF
April. 1t is an institution which de-
serves the support of the public, and 1t
| is to be hoped that when the new bulld-
| ing is entered every cent of the cost OF
its construction will have been paid.
FOR MEN ONLY.
Detpite the severe storm the mass
meeting held for men only at the Sew
enth Street Christian church in the
afternoon was we'll attended, there
being about 100 persons present, In
tcresting addresses were made by
Messrs. Claus Olandt and Henry Ed
wards Brown, secretaries of the Inter
national Committee; Mr.. III. 0. Will
liams, State secretary; and others. The
meeting was full of interest, and good
results are expected, as much interest
was manifested.
TIE STATE CONVENTION.
The convention of the associations
of the State will meet in StauntOr
Thursday the oath, and will be in ses-
sion three days. The indications are
that there will be about $50 men pres
ent, representing the twenty-eight AS
sociations in the State. There will alsc
be present n number of distinguished
visitors from other States, among then
Rev. S. w. Gunsaulus, of the
Rrown-Memorial church, Baltimore
Messrs. NJ. b. Williams and W. A.
Posard, representatives of the associa
tions Of Georgia; T. A. Harding, repre-
senting the International Committee
The Stauntcn Association will give the
delegates O welcome reception Thurs
day night. 1t is expected that at thu
convention the work in the State vii
be placed on such permanent basis
that the permanent employment OF
State secretary will be insured. The
delegates from Richmond are j. Tay
ior Ellyson, James d. Crump, W. A
Price, David +. Lumsden, James B
Walthall, Charles X. Willis, George )
1 Crenshaw, H. +. Grosh, Robert NJ
Smith, S. L. Bishop, NJ. Dickie, an(
| IL NJ Clarke